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Sleep is often overlooked but is in fact, a crucial element in weight loss. Sleep deprivation is defined as not obtaining adequate total sleep. Each night adults aged 18-65 should be getting between 7 to 9 hours sleep and those over 65 should be getting between 7 to 8 hours. We have all read or heard about the […]

For most of us, the ‘Beast from the East’ has arrived and temperatures are positively Polar! Whilst most of us are feeling cold, some of our patients notice they feel the cold a lot more after having weight loss surgery. As we have previously said, there are two most likely reasons for this: ‘Firstly, there […]

Here at Streamline Surgical, we understand that making the decision to have weightloss surgery is, possibly, one of the most life-changing you will ever make. There are many things to take into consideration, but one that is more straightforward is which bariatric surgery provider to choose: Streamline Surgical. At Streamline Surgical we have an […]

Have you heard about the Gastric Guru? The Gastric Guru is a growing fellowship of patients that are making waves in the bariatric community. It is a place where patients can share stories, experiences and support each other through their weight loss surgery journey. We caught up with The Gastric Guru founder, Aisha, to find […]

Water is an essential component, one which, we are unable to live without. In fact, water makes up 75% of the human brain, 82% of blood and 90% of our lungs. Much like protein, water plays an important role in a number of functions in the body. Water helps aid good digestion, production of new […]

Protein intake will become the cornerstone of your post-bariatric surgery diet. The reason it is so important is that protein is in every cell, muscle and organ in your body. This protein breaks down over time and needs to be replaced. What does Protein do? Protein has numerous benefits for the body. It […]

Are you considering weight loss surgery and not sure where to start? The information below will give you an insight into whether or not you are eligible for weight loss surgery and the types of surgeries available. The type of surgery performed varies according to the patient’s needs and expectations. Your surgeon will need to […]

Are you looking for long-term weight loss success? If you have had difficulty in maintaining or losing weight, bariatric surgery could be the answer. It can be daunting to take the next step when considering weight loss surgery. That’s why we host regular information evenings at a number of our partner hospitals. These evenings are […]

Hi everyone and Happy New Year! My name is Sue Smith and I lead the South Coast Support Group in Portsmouth once a month, for people who have had weight loss surgery, are considering it, or who are waiting to have it. Everyone is welcome, no matter who their bariatric provider is. I had a […]

Christmas is fast approaching – only 3 day in fact! Here are the festive season opening times for The Sudbury Clinic. Please note the office is open over the Festive Season as usual, Monday-Friday between 9am and 5pm, with the exception of the following, when our opening hours are: Monday 26th December – […]